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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 719.60 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 719.60 and 285.11 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 719.60 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/719.60 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 719.60 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 205,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,160.85/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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